Distinguished Service Medal GVI MiniatureThe DSM was expanded during World War Two to include the Merchant Navy and Army, the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships. Second award bars issued during the war do not carry the date of award on the reverse unlike those of World War One. As in the First World War the majority of awards issued to foreign nationals were issued un named.

Original plaques displayed only the individual's forenames and surname

Instituted in 1917 and sometimes erroneously referred to as the Mons Star

helmet and charging horses and soldiers going to war

the Gulf and the Red Sea

Medals that you purchase or send to us will be mounted together on a pin

awarded for 1 days service between 31st October and 22nd December 1956

The 1914-15 Star World War One Campaign Medal

endurance and teamwork

Merchant Navy

[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians

except the Victoria Cross

The GSM Brunei